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Government targets widespread use of harmful cosmetics In a decisive move to safeguard public health, the government of Bénin has imposed a blanket ban on the sale and distribution of …
Benin launches crackdown on skin-lightening products Read More
Border patrol operations in northern Benin have yielded a significant result. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, police officers stationed at the Okpara bridge checkpoint in the Kassouala district intercepted a …
Border security breakthrough as 24 migrants stopped in Kassouala Read More
In a decisive move to safeguard the national supply of seafood, the Gabonese government has imposed a temporary ban on the export of sardine (Ethmalosa fimbriata) and the locally known …
Gabon bans sardine and ‘sans nom’ fish exports to protect local supply Read More
Ivory Coast and Ghana unite to reinforce cocoa sector sustainability The Presidents of Ivory Coast and Ghana have jointly reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a more sustainable and equitable cocoa …
Ivory coast and Ghana strengthen cocoa sustainability efforts Read More
International Russia-Tchad Day: Moscow praises deepening bilateral ties Russia’s embassy in N’Djamena marked Russia Day by highlighting the strengthening of bilateral cooperation across education, security, and political dialogue. Alwihda Info …
Russia-Tchad day: Moscow praises deepening bilateral ties Read More
During a high-level diplomatic engagement in Algiers, the Director-General of Chad’s downstream petroleum regulatory authority, Hassan Adoum Younousmi, held a strategic meeting with Algeria’s Minister of State for Hydrocarbons, Mohamed …
Chad-Algeria oil partnership advances with Algiers meeting Read More
Over a thousand electric vehicles are now plying the roads of Côte d’Ivoire. These silent, fuel-free cars have found a particularly strong foothold in the ride-hailing sector, where their reduced …
Electric vehicles gaining ground in Ivory Coast’s ride-hailing sector Read More
Russian-backed Africa Corps pivots focus to Bamako after setbacks in northern Mali Russia’s Africa Corps has shifted its operational focus away from Mali’s northern regions, prioritizing the protection of the …
Russia’s africa corps shifts strategy in Mali amid battlefield losses Read More
Bénin overhauls emergency care: immediate treatment, billing later In a landmark shift for Bénin’s healthcare system, financial barriers have been dismantled in favor of saving lives. Emergency care is now …
Benin’s healthcare revolution: priority to life over bills in emergencies Read More
Politics Gabon: president outlines nation’s progress in historic address By Editor-in-Chief June 16, 2026 170 No comment Libreville, Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – The 15th of June 2026 has etched …
Gabon: president outlines nation’s progress in historic address Read More
N’Djamena, June 2026 — In the face of mounting climatic and economic challenges, the Republic of China has reaffirmed its commitment to Chad by delivering a substantial donation of 1,770 …
China donates 1,770 tons of rice to bolster Chad’s food security Read More
The Republic of Niger has enacted sweeping reforms to its legal framework, introducing a groundbreaking Penal Code designed to intensify the fight against corruption and financial malfeasance. This legislative overhaul …
Niger adopts stricter penalties to combat corruption Read More